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Old May 10, 2003 | 08:27 PM
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I'm looking to get a 96-98 Cobra. What are some of the pro's and con's you guys can think of? Any help will be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 12:34 AM
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CONS - INSURENCE, pricey to mod but hell what isnt these days .. actually all of my buddys that have one have had really good luck with them to my knowledge. Good luck on getting one. Jason
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Old May 11, 2003 | 05:38 PM
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Insurance would be around 750 for 6 months. It helps that I'm 28 and married. I also like the fact that not everybody has one. Besides the engine, what are some of the differences between the cobra and a gt. Thanks guys.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 06:23 PM
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Originally posted by Slug
Insurance would be around 750 for 6 months. It helps that I'm 28 and married. I also like the fact that not everybody has one. Besides the engine, what are some of the differences between the cobra and a gt. Thanks guys.
brakes, front and rear bumper, white face gauges, headlights, hood, and i think suspension.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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Insurance would be around 750 for 6 months. It helps that I'm 28 and married. I also like the fact that not everybody has one. Besides the engine, what are some of the differences between the cobra and a gt. Thanks guys.
Well for starters the front brakes are 13"
White cluster gauge
standard leather seats
one bad ass hood
8 bolt flywheel

I think that's about it. The Cons that I have over come is alittle tight in the engine bay and hard to find skinnies to cover the front brakes. Other than that. I'm happy with my car. Hope this helps. -Mark
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Old May 11, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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Cobra's suck.
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Old May 11, 2003 | 06:59 PM
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Originally posted by bitemark46
hard to find skinnies to cover the front brakes.
Have u found any that will clear the brakes?
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Old May 11, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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Have u found any that will clear the brakes?
Yes. Check out this thread.

https://www.tamparacing.com/forums/s...threadid=90465
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Old May 11, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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i heard the connecting rods are the weakest part of that engine. be careful of the boost or nitrous amount.
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